How To Fix CN683 - Purchasing data for component &1, activity &2 is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Purchasing data for component &1, activity &2 is incomplete

What causes this issue?

You want to release an activity. You have allocated one or more
externally procured material components to the activity. Important data
for purchasing was missing at the time of release, such as:
G/L account
Purchasing group
Material group

System Response

The activity is not released.

How to fix this error?

Check and complete the purchasing data for the material components.
Release the activity again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN683 - Purchasing data for component &1, activity &2 is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message CN683 indicates that there is incomplete purchasing data for a specific component and activity in a project. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with project-related purchasing information.
  Cause:
  The error message CN683 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Purchasing Information: The purchasing data for the specified component (material) and activity (work breakdown structure element) is not fully maintained. This could include missing details such as vendor information, purchasing group, or purchasing organization.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not be properly set up, leading to incomplete purchasing information.
  
  
  Project Structure Issues: The project structure may not be correctly defined, or the component may not be assigned to the correct project or activity.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for purchasing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CN683 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant component in the project and check the purchasing data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out, including vendor, purchasing group, and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the component and verify that all necessary purchasing information is maintained.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that it is complete and correctly linked to the purchasing data for the component.
  
  
  
  Project Structure Review:
  
  Review the project structure to ensure that the component is correctly assigned to the appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) element and activity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correctly configured for project purchasing.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MM03 (Display Material), and MK03 (Display Vendor) to check the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing purchasing and project data, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) for project management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error CN683 for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on project purchasing and related master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issues causing the CN683 error in your SAP system.